{"product_id":"2026100011522-secondhand-jungle-warfare-with-the-australian-army-in-the-south-west-pacific","title":"Jungle Warfare: With The Australian Army In The South-West Pacific","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear with damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the sweltering, unforgiving terrain of the South-West Pacific, a war unlike any other was being fought — and Jungle Warfare: With the Australian Army in the South-West Pacific stands as one of the most authoritative primary documents of that struggle. Published in 1954 for the Australian Military Forces, this wartime manual chronicles the brutal realities of combat in the dense, disease-ridden jungles of the Pacific Theatre, detailing the tactics, strategies, and hard-won lessons that defined the Australian Army's campaign against Japanese forces during World War II. It presents firsthand operational knowledge drawn directly from the field, instructing soldiers on the unique challenges posed by jungle terrain — from navigation and supply to close-quarters combat and survival.\n\nBeyond its value as a tactical guide, this rare wartime publication stands as a compelling historical artefact, offering an unfiltered window into the military doctrine and institutional thinking of the Australian armed forces at a pivotal moment in the nation's history. The Australian War Memorial's decision to publish and preserve this document underscores its enduring significance — not merely as a manual, but as a testament to the courage and adaptability of the men who fought in one of history's most gruelling theatres of war. For historians, collectors, and students of military history alike, this volume raises a profound question: what does it truly cost to wage war in the world's most hostile wilderness?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50572477006043,"sku":"2026100011522-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/b39943ff-e349-4cf8-9dff-0b3a77d57a2a.png?v=1791166599","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100011522-secondhand-jungle-warfare-with-the-australian-army-in-the-south-west-pacific","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}